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Saudi Arabia rejigging reform plans as opposition mounts

Reports that the Saudi government is planning to dilute its reform plans may be the first sign that the power and influence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is starting to wane and that broader opposition to reform is building. There’s a clear risk that the reforms, which already fell short in a number of key areas, will be watered down even further.

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